The Tykes took the lead in the first half when defender Matthew Bates was adjudged to have committed a foul in the Boro box and the referee pointed to the spot.

Robbie Williams (no relation), stepped up to convert the spot kick.

Boro's performance level dipped after the break but they did manage to draw level when the Barnsley keeper upended Tom Craddock, who was clean through on goal.

The referee sent off the goalie and Craddock picked himself up to net the penalty.

Despite being down to ten men, Barnsley broke away and added a second through Nicky Wroe.

Morrison's belter restored parity and a brace from sharp shooter Danny Graham made sure Boro took the points.

Proctor said: "In the first half we played pretty well, our approach play was good.

"We weren't as good in the second half. When Barnsley went down to ten men it became a different game.

"It was a bit more scrappy."

Boro Under-17s fielded just one club employee, Adam Johnson, in the 1-0 defeat to Derby, the remainder were school-age club trainees.

Despite their tender years, the lads played well and coach Paul Jenkins was quick to praise their efforts.

"I was pleased with our overall display," he said.

"We conceded the goal in the last ten minutes but earlier in the game we had three great chances to score. All three were one-against-one situations with their keeper but we just couldn't put the ball in the net."

In other Academy news a date has yet to be arranged for the FA Youth Cup sixth round tie against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.

* Both Academy sides are on the road this weekend. The Under-19s travel to Nottingham Forest (ko noon), while the Under-17s are at Huddersfield Town (ko 11.30am).